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On a sunny morning, Mina sat beside the kitchen window and watched a bright sunbeam.

Why Do We Blink Without Thinking?
why questions · Ages 3-5

Why Do We Blink Without Thinking?

Blinking spreads wet tears over the eyes and helps keep dust away, even when we do not notice it.

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1. On a sunny morning, Mina sat beside the kitchen window and watched a bright sunbeam.

2. Mina kept her eyes open while a tiny dust speck floated through the sunbeam.

3. The bright air felt dry, and Mina held her hands quietly in her lap.

4. Then Mina blinked, although she had not decided to close her eyes.

5. Mina opened her eyes and wondered why her eyelids acted first.

6. Mina counted softly, but her eyelids met before three.

7. The breeze lifted dust from the windowsill, and Mina blinked again.

8. A tiny wet shine covered Mina's eyes after each quick, quiet blink.

9. Blinking spreads wet tears over the eyes and helps keep dust away, even when we do not notice it.

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